What did you do to your Ranger today? (Part Deux!)

[Roert42]

Floor mat question, for the Road Ranger, 97 extended cab XLT (and I have learned to search the site before I ask such questions):

The new carpet is just beautiful and I’d like to keep it that way as long as possible. It’s mostly a driver, but I do occasionally work out of it. I’d like to get the Weatherguard tight set-in-place floor mats that protect, but don’t shift around as you get in and out. I have to put the OEM floor mats in my F250 in the right place every time I get in, makes me crazy. Whetherguard doesn’t have a specific for that model, only the cut-and-fit yourself ones.

Does anyone know of a rubber or carpet or combo floormat that fits in place that doesn’t shift around for that truck? I’m open to a trim-down (like Weatherguard offers), but I want something more substantial structurally that’ll stay in place better than weatherguard offers.

My other thought is to pull the two bolts from the front of the seat, replace them with threaded studs and a nut to hold the seat down, but with the threads protruding so I can put them through whatever carpet piece I get and bolt the mat down. I could buy something generic, oversized, or just get a piece of appropriate carpet. I would run some kind of a strip along the edge in the rear so that it’s holding by more than just the two bolts spots.

I’m open to any other ideas like that so I don’t have to adjust it every time I get in and out of the truck.

Help! All contents and suggestions welcome

Husky makes a set of of molded rubber floormats for the rangers that have the spikes on the bottom so they don't move around. Work well I have a set.
https://www.huskyliners.com/?fitment=1

The molded floor mats tend to be much more expense then the generic cut to size ones, but they fit perfectly and don't move around. Plus they tend to have raised edges so they collect any water instead of running over into the carpet.

Husky tends to be less expensive then weathertech, but not $20 wally world cheap.

 

[SCOTTY]

Be careful with that. You're getting the radiator temp. The engine temp will be hotter.

True, but if I check it right after driving I'd be getting the eng. & rad. temp., correct ?

 

[powerstrokekid]

We took the tractor tires off and put on old super swampers. Looks pretty cool!

 

[Rick W]

We took the tractor tires off and put on old super swampers. Looks pretty cool!View attachment 102809View attachment 102810View attachment 102811

You know how folks scribble “wash me?”

if I were there, I’d scribble “Rustoleum me!”(if you want your kids to inherit me)

 

[Blmpkn]

Idk.. those tractor tires really gave that thing just the right attitude i think lol.

 

[ben_2_go]

True, but if I check it right after driving I'd be getting the eng. & rad. temp., correct ?

You will always get the rad temp. A good quality gauge with a sensor in the T-stat housing before the T-stat is the best place to pull temp or between the the rear two cylinders.

 

[Dantheman1540]

We took the tractor tires off and put on old super swampers. Looks pretty cool!View attachment 102809View attachment 102810View attachment 102811

I love the Patina on that thing! Would def start thinking about a clear coat or something to help preserve it tho.

 

[Dantheman1540]

rolled some 35s next to my truck, I think I’ll need to trim some.

 

[Curious Hound]

rolled some 35s next to my truck, I think I’ll need to trim some. View attachment 102814

Lift and trim. With a 6" lift and 35's I still had to trim Fenders. They mostly hit at the rear of the fender opening. Not sure about the bumper. Mine was already gone when I did the lift and tires.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Lift and trim. With a 6" lift and 35's I still had to trim Fenders. They mostly hit at the rearbof the fender opening. Not sure about the bumper. Mine was already gone when I did the lift and tires.

I already have 3” body and, well, not sure the suspension height maybe a 4”, it’s a GFE cut and turn kit some custom bits.

I was just teasing those are 40x15.50, not sure there’s enough grinder wheels to make those fit. I bet my torches would work tho .

 

[Curious Hound]

It will take a lot more work to make 40's fit. They will ride nicely in the bed. Make sure they're strapped down well.

 

[Dantheman1540]

It will take a lot more work to make 40's fit. They will ride nicely in the bed. Make sure they're strapped down well.

I’d hate to even have to lift these into the bed, my neighbor can keep them for his super dookie. They must weigh 150# each!

 

[Curious Hound]

I’d hate to even have to lift these into the bed, my neighbor can keep them for his super dookie. They must weigh 150# each!

I don't even like to lift my 35's.

 

[Rick W]

rolled some 35s next to my truck, I think I’ll need to trim some. View attachment 102814

be careful, if you cut too much, the tires will go flat.

 

[Rick W]

Town Car smog pump came in overnight and the belt got here today with various other early Christmas trinkets. Getting Ole Blue on the road is a priority even though sweet pea doesn’t like it (until we arrive at the Christmas parties and she sees the reaction).

I got those marker lights for the Road Ranger grill, but I’m already not liking them. I think I’m just going to use some of the 3/4” high/low bright marker lights, and maybe tie the bright into the turn signals or brake lights. 4th style I don’t like.

I put enough miles on the Missing Linc to feel good about the tie rod end and drag link, so I’m going to check the alignment with the Deluxe Double Stick & Bungee method one more time tomorrow. If anyone is foolish enough to copy my method, remember the tires’ traction on the ground is always going to hold it a hair off when you do the adjustment, so you need to drive it a little bit and then check it one more time. If it’s off, repeat, repeat, repeat. It actually only takes about five or 10 minutes to check it and adjust after you get it kind of zeroed in.

In addition to that and Ole Blue, I’m hoping to sand down the factory pinstripes off the Missing Linc trailer, and get some primer down, and maybe a little Bondo in the 5-6 little dings.

I’m really glad the 4WD Missing Linc is roadworthy again. Not only because it’s Lincoln‘s favorite to ride in, but the early forecast is calling for as much as 20 to 25 snowflakes this winter, and I hate to put the 4WD F250 Big Red at risk….